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Hollywood director Sara Sugarman has joined the campaign to create a state of Monty Python's Terry Jones in his home town of Colwyn Bay, launched in September by his family and fellow Pythons Sir Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam.

Hollywood director Sara Sugarman backs Colwyn Bay Monty Python statue campaign

Llandudno sculptor Nick Elphick works on an initial maquette of Monty Python's Terry Jones as fundraising for Colwyn Bay statue approaches target.

Llandudno sculptor Nick Elphick works on an initial maquette of Monty Python's Terry Jones as fundraising for Colwyn Bay statue approaches target.

Colwyn Bay Monty Python statue appeal closes in on £120,000 target

Monty Python fans can now get Colwyn Bay statue campaign t-shirts to support campaign

Since launching A Python on the Prom with Sir Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam, the campaign for a statue of Monty Python's Terry Jones in Colwyn Bayhas reached the halfway point.

Since launching A Python on the Prom with Sir Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam, the campaign for a statue of Monty Python's Terry Jones in Colwyn Bayhas reached the halfway point.

Celebs help Colwyn Bay Monty Python statue appeal reach halfway mark

Post Office campaigner Sir Alan Bates and Suzanne Sercombe who have married on Sir Richard Branson's Necker Island.

Post Office campaigner Sir Alan Bates and Suzanne Sercombe who have married on Sir Richard Branson's Necker Island.

Ex-Llandudno subpostmaster Sir Alan Bates gets married on Richard Branson's island

A Python on the Prom, which hopes to raise funds for a statue of Monty Python's Terry Jones, was launched in Colwyn Bay by his children Bill and Sally Jones, Fellow Python's Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam and Dilwyn Price of Conwy Arts Trust.

A Python on the Prom, which hopes to raise funds for a statue of Monty Python's Terry Jones, was launched in Colwyn Bay by his children Bill and Sally Jones, Fellow Python's Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam and Dilwyn Price of Conwy Arts Trust.

Monty Python stars launch Terry Jones statue campaign in Colwyn Bay

Jordan Morris (first from right) on The Chase

Jordan Morris (first from right) on The Chase

Man from Llandudno wins share of £51,000 on ITV’s The Chase

Escape to the Chateau's Dick & Angel Strawbridge bring interactive show to Llandudno

Monty Python legend Michael Palin is coming to Theatr Colwyn with one-off show A Python on the Prom in memory of fellow Python Terry Jones.

Monty Python legend Michael Palin is coming to Theatr Colwyn with one-off show A Python on the Prom in memory of fellow Python Terry Jones.

Michael Palin to play one-off Colwyn Bay show honouring Monty Python's Terry Jones

July saw the likes of Dune, Venom and The Wolf of Wall Street all leave Netflix in the UK and Ireland - which titles will join them this month?

July saw the likes of Dune, Venom and The Wolf of Wall Street all leave Netflix in the UK and Ireland - which titles will join them this month?

Netflix to axe more than 60 titles from its UK streaming service in August

Tracey-Ann Oberman is returning to EastEnders.

Tracey-Ann Oberman is returning to EastEnders.

EastEnders legend to return to Albert Square after 20 years of jail time

Wrexham AFC co-chairmen Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are joined by country music icon Dolly Parton

Wrexham AFC co-chairmen Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are joined by country music icon Dolly Parton

NORTH WALES NEWS

Dolly Parton recruited by Wrexham AFC co-chairmen to make special announcement

Michael Mosley seen alongside a camera crew, at Colwyn Bay on May 10 — just weeks before his disappearance in Symi, Greece. Images: SWNS

Michael Mosley seen alongside a camera crew, at Colwyn Bay on May 10 — just weeks before his disappearance in Symi, Greece. Images: SWNS

New photos of Dr Michael Mosley on Colwyn Bay beach weeks before he went missing

Michael Mosley's wife, Dr Clare Bailey Mosley, confirmed his death on Sunday (June 9).

Michael Mosley's wife, Dr Clare Bailey Mosley, confirmed his death on Sunday (June 9).

This Morning pays tribute to 'lovely' Michael Mosley following 'devastating' death

The Mulberry, Conwy. Inset: Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer.

The Mulberry, Conwy. Inset: Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer.

Conwy pub to host episode of Channel 4’s Location, Location, Location

photo issued by Neil Reading PR of Nikita Kuzmin and Dianne Buswell during dress rehearsals for The Strictly Tour.

photo issued by Neil Reading PR of Nikita Kuzmin and Dianne Buswell during dress rehearsals for The Strictly Tour.

Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly: 12 professional dancers star in world-renowned tour heading to Llandudno

Fans of Strictly favourite Johannes Radebe will soon be able to experience his new tour, House of Jojo.

Fans of Strictly favourite Johannes Radebe will soon be able to experience his new tour, House of Jojo.

Alison Johnstone

Strictly favourite Johannes Radebe is bringing dazzling new show to Llandudno

Dolly Parton speaks during a press conference to launch her new album, Rockstar, at the Four Seasons Hotel in London. Photo: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

Dolly Parton speaks during a press conference to launch her new album, Rockstar, at the Four Seasons Hotel in London. Photo: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

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Dolly Parton's mother may hail from Conwy as the superstar confirms Welsh ancestry

L: Liam and Rachel of The Queens Hotel. R: Jo and Pat of Rosaire Guest House

L: Liam and Rachel of The Queens Hotel. R: Jo and Pat of Rosaire Guest House

Llandudno and Gwynedd venues compete on Channel 4’s Four in a Bed

The Clink was like a jail cell with a 'claustrophobic' courtyard

The Clink was like a jail cell with a 'claustrophobic' courtyard

I'm a Celebrity

Last chance to visit the 'Clink' at the I'm A Celebrity castle

L: RNLI Rhyl Lifeboat Crew L-R Lewis Cox, Paul Archer-Jones, Martin Jones, Andrew Wilde, Dougie Lonsdale. R: Brian stranded on his yacht.

L: RNLI Rhyl Lifeboat Crew L-R Lewis Cox, Paul Archer-Jones, Martin Jones, Andrew Wilde, Dougie Lonsdale. R: Brian stranded on his yacht.

Stranded pensioner and grandchildren brought to safety in Conwy on BBC programme

Joanne Beckett and her mum, Pat, outside Rosaire Guest House

Joanne Beckett and her mum, Pat, outside Rosaire Guest House

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'Home from home' Llandudno guest house hosts episode of Channel 4’s Four in a Bed

Love Triangle series is coming soon to E4

Love Triangle series is coming soon to E4

NORTH WALES NEWS

Meet the single man from North Wales to feature on new hit TV dating show

Paula Roberts with Ricky Tomlinson and Zara with Ricky

Paula Roberts with Ricky Tomlinson and Zara with Ricky

LOOK: Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston try Laughter Yoga in Llandudno!

Michael Portillo is set to visit locations such as Conwy Castle, Llandudno's Great Orme and Colwyn Bay beach on Great Coastal Railway Journeys.

Michael Portillo is set to visit locations such as Conwy Castle, Llandudno's Great Orme and Colwyn Bay beach on Great Coastal Railway Journeys.

North Wales to feature on BBC's Great Coastal Railway Journeys - when to watch

The third and final episode of Pilgrimage: The Road Through North Wales airs tonight (Friday, April 12) on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.

The third and final episode of Pilgrimage: The Road Through North Wales airs tonight (Friday, April 12) on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.

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North Wales waterfall 'most magical thing I have ever seen' says TV star

Joanne Beckett and her mum, Pat, outside Rosaire Guest House

Joanne Beckett and her mum, Pat, outside Rosaire Guest House

Llandudno guest house owners to compete on Channel 4’s ‘Four in a Bed’

Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston with Colin Jackson in Llandudno

Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston with Colin Jackson in Llandudno

Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston visit Llandudno and Colwyn Bay in new TV show

Kimberly is returning to Corrie for a guest stint

Kimberly is returning to Corrie for a guest stint

Coronation Street

North Wales actress to make return to Corrie as part of 'murder' story

People: (Front to Back) Spencer Matthews, Michaela Strachan, Amanda Lovett, Christine McGuiness, Eshaan Akbar, Tom Rosenthal and Sonali Shah

People: (Front to Back) Spencer Matthews, Michaela Strachan, Amanda Lovett, Christine McGuiness, Eshaan Akbar, Tom Rosenthal and Sonali Shah

Conwy villages feature in series that follows celebrity pilgrims across North Wales

Undated handout photo issued by ITV of David Potts

Undated handout photo issued by ITV of David Potts

Celebrity Big Brother

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Celebrity Big Brother champ to appear as special guest at this Boogie Bingo event!

Resident Michael Davies with Andi Peters in Conwy.

Resident Michael Davies with Andi Peters in Conwy.

Popular TV presenter and 'true gentleman' Andi Peters spotted in Conwy

Julie Goodyear first arrived on Coronation Street as Bet Lynch in 1966

Julie Goodyear first arrived on Coronation Street as Bet Lynch in 1966

Coronation Street

Coronation Street icon Julie Goodyear is 'slowly fading away', reveals husband

Wizard of Oz - The Vivienne production photography (c) Marc Brenner. Right image: The Vivienne/Instagram

Wizard of Oz - The Vivienne production photography (c) Marc Brenner. Right image: The Vivienne/Instagram

The Vivienne spills the tea on local drag, Drag Race, speaking out, and the future

Inventive chef Nick Rudge, owner of The Jackdaw in Conwy

Inventive chef Nick Rudge, owner of The Jackdaw in Conwy

Great British Menu

Owner of Conwy's Jackdaw gives insight into Great British Menu experience!

Lucy Boynton as Ruth Ellis in A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story (Copyright ITV) Photo: Des Willie

Lucy Boynton as Ruth Ellis in A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story (Copyright ITV) Photo: Des Willie

First look at Lucy Boynton as Rhyl-born Ruth Ellis in new ITV drama

Corrin, Nick, Larkin and Lewis with presenter Andi Oliver. And inset - Nick Rudge

Corrin, Nick, Larkin and Lewis with presenter Andi Oliver. And inset - Nick Rudge

Great British Menu

Great British Menu Welsh heats: How Conwy chef Nick Judge got on in round one

From Conwy is inventive chef, Nick Rudge

From Conwy is inventive chef, Nick Rudge

Great British Menu

Michelin trained chef with restaurant in Conwy to compete in Great British Menu!

Christine McGuinness, Michaela Strachan, Amanda Lovett, Eshaan Akbar, Sonali Shah, Spencer Matthews and Tom Rosenthal will be taking on a north Wales pilgrimage.

Christine McGuinness, Michaela Strachan, Amanda Lovett, Eshaan Akbar, Sonali Shah, Spencer Matthews and Tom Rosenthal will be taking on a north Wales pilgrimage.

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The seven celebs set to take emotional pilgrimage through North Wales on BBC show

L: Piers Braybrooke. R: Come Dine With Me contestants Joey, Saffron, Laura and Piers. R: Saffron and Laura during filming

L: Piers Braybrooke. R: Come Dine With Me contestants Joey, Saffron, Laura and Piers. R: Saffron and Laura during filming

Llandudno makeup artist is crowned Come Dine With Me winner!

Bobby the dog as he looked when he was found on New Year's Eve

Bobby the dog as he looked when he was found on New Year's Eve

Underweight dog taken to Colwyn Bay vets filmed by ITV Wales for feature

Strictly star Amy Dowden teaches 'Wrexham obsessed' couple to dance in new series

L: Come Dine With Me contestants Joey, Saffron, Laura and Piers. R: Saffron and Laura during filming

L: Come Dine With Me contestants Joey, Saffron, Laura and Piers. R: Saffron and Laura during filming

Conwy and Denbigh residents battle it out on Channel 4's Come Dine With Me!

Dave and Si in North Wales

Dave and Si in North Wales

Hairy Bikers visit North Wales for new BBC Two TV series!

Bobby Sirrah (inset) and Alan Bates

Bobby Sirrah (inset) and Alan Bates

Mr Bates vs The Post Office

Llandudno actor who starred in ITV drama reflects on meeting the real Mr Bates

Bobby Sirrah played one of the Post Office executive managers in the ITV four-part series. Main image: Toby Jones as Alan Bates and Julie Hesmondhalgh as Suzanne

Bobby Sirrah played one of the Post Office executive managers in the ITV four-part series. Main image: Toby Jones as Alan Bates and Julie Hesmondhalgh as Suzanne

Mr Bates vs The Post Office

Llandudno actor reveals what it was like on the set of Mr Bates vs The Post Office!

Former Llandudno Sub-Postmaster Alan Bates appears on ITV's Good Morning Britain

Former Llandudno Sub-Postmaster Alan Bates appears on ITV's Good Morning Britain

Former Llandudno sub-postmaster calls for ex-Post Office boss to be stripped of CBE

Toby Jones as Alan Bates and Julie Hesmondhalgh as Suzanne

Toby Jones as Alan Bates and Julie Hesmondhalgh as Suzanne

Viewers react to 'eye-opening' drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office filmed in Llandudno

Julie Hesmondhalgh and Toby Jones filmed on Llandudno Pier

Julie Hesmondhalgh and Toby Jones filmed on Llandudno Pier

LOOK: More photos! Ahead of Post Office scandal TV drama shot in Llandudno

Filming taking place in North Wales.

Filming taking place in North Wales.

Game of Thrones

How North Wales featured as a filming location for movies and dramas this year

Bryn Williams spoke to presenter Elin Fflur. Image: S4C

Bryn Williams spoke to presenter Elin Fflur. Image: S4C

Sharleen Spiteri

Bryn Williams' rock star wife Sharleen Spiteri would return to North Wales 'tomorrow'

Gill in an episode of Coronation Street.

Gill in an episode of Coronation Street.

Ex-Llandudno restaurant owner stars in Coronation Street in ‘fantastic’ experience

See when to see Llandudno and Craig-y-Don in the new ITV series Mr Bates vs The Post Office starring Toby Jones.

See when to see Llandudno and Craig-y-Don in the new ITV series Mr Bates vs The Post Office starring Toby Jones.

Mr Bates vs The Post Office: when to watch ITV series filmed in Llandudno

Toby Jones as Alan Bates and inset, Craig y Don and Julie Hesmondhalgh

Toby Jones as Alan Bates and inset, Craig y Don and Julie Hesmondhalgh

Eagled-eyed viewers catch trailer for Mr Bates vs The Post Office filmed in Llandudno